Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·
Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·Objects for living — pottery, textiles and carefully chosen pieces for homes, terraces and gardens·Visit the pottery showroom in Espoo and the pavilion by the sea in Hanko·
Good garden tools last a lifetime when they are well made and well cared for. This guide helps you pick the essentials and keep them sharp.
The essentials
Most gardens need a pair of secateurs, a hand trowel, a hand fork, a spade or border fork, and a pair of gloves. Add shears, a hori-hori or a weeding tool as your garden grows.
Steel
Carbon steel takes a very sharp edge and is easy to resharpen but needs oiling to prevent rust. Stainless steel resists rust and is easier to keep clean but is harder to sharpen.
Care
Clean soil and sap off after use, dry the blades, and wipe them with a little oil. Sharpen secateurs and blades regularly with a whetstone or file. Store tools dry, and oil wooden handles once a season.
